Onion. A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense umbels of star-shaped, violet-purple flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball.
Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’
A bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Dense umbels of star-shaped, violet-purple flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | hollandicum |
| Varietry | 'Purple Sensation' |
| Common Name | Onion |
| Flower Colour | purple, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to avoid disturbing root ball |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
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